Serving 209 students in grades 4-5, Westside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
36%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
61%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside Elementary School's ranking?
Westside Elementary School is ranked #572 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Westside Elementary School?
209 students attend Westside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Westside Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside Elementary School?
Westside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside Elementary School offer ?
Westside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Elementary School part of?
Westside Elementary School is part of Payette Joint School District.
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